Thursday, January 1, 2015

Supurb Parrot protection downgrade

A Canberra Times article of particular interest.


Currently they are recognised as a threatened species in Canberra but this protection appears to be on the chopping block despite scientists misgivings.

An important read.. Supurb Parrots still vulnerable - Canberra Times
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